Private Client Solicitor – Leeds

We are working in partnership with a highly regarded, specialist law firm based in Leeds, which is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join its Tier 1-ranked Private Client team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the largest and most prestigious private client departments outside of London, known for handling complex, high-value estates and delivering exceptional client service.

This firm has earned a reputation for being a trusted advisor to a long-standing client base, including high-net-worth individuals, landed estates, entrepreneurs and business owners.

The Opportunity

This role would suit a Private Client Solicitor with 5 or more years’ PQE who is looking to progress within a collaborative, well-established team. The position offers high-quality, complex work with opportunities to be involved in some of the most sophisticated estate and tax planning cases in the region.

You’ll work alongside leading experts in the private client field in a supportive and flexible working environment, where professional development, work-life balance and staff wellbeing are genuinely prioritised.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on and administering high-value, complex estates, including those with agricultural, business and cross-border assets
• Preparing inheritance tax returns, probate applications and full estate accounts
• Advising on post-death tax planning, deeds of variation and disclaimer
• Providing technical advice on asset protection, succession planning and the use of trusts
• Drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney and letters of wishes
• Advising on the use of life policies in estate planning
• Offering bespoke capital tax planning advice and identifying opportunities for reliefs or deferral
• Ensuring trust compliance, including registration with HMRC's Trust Registration Service

About You

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A minimum of 5 years' PQE in private client law
• Strong experience with estate administration and tax planning
• A STEP qualification or working towards it (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent attention to detail and technical drafting skills
• A collaborative and client-focused approach
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload

Why Apply?

This is a standout opportunity to join a top-tier private client team in Leeds and be part of a law firm that truly values its people. The firm is partner-led, with a leadership team who have previously built and scaled a national law firm. This firm fosters a culture that promotes agile working, career development and colleague wellbeing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• 31 days’ annual leave+ holiday purchase scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and income protection
• Company pension scheme
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free conveyancing and will writing services after 12 months
• £1,000 employee referral bonus

If you are a Private Client Solicitor looking for high-quality work, a respected firm and a role that truly supports career progression and flexibility, we want to hear from you.

Apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation about this opportunity.